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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1889

Page

12

Grand Old Man News in Govan Byelection Victory

The by election news from Govan signals a home rule majority and hints at a broader shift in public opinion. Gladstone’s tactics and Sir John Pender’s defeat provoke Tory reactions as radical county councilors push reforms for police, taxation, endowments, and city control, with notable figures like Lord Roveberry and Lady Sandhurst involved.

Govan Naples Lexpos Gladstone Parnell John Pender Gladstoun London County Council Board of Works Porcupine Lady Sandhurst Miss Cobden Gus Harris Drury Lane Thester England

Trebelli to Sing with Patti in Loxpor Concert

TRY CABLE TO THE DISPATCH Loxpor January 19 Mme Trebelli is back in health and planned to perform next Tuesday in a concert with Patti. Seats sold fast after the announcement. Irving’s voice recovery continues enabling him to resume the title role at the Criterion. Wyndham with Beere to perform Still Waters Run Deep, with later plans for Garrick and The Road to Ruin.

Loxpor Mme, Trebelli Patti Nowing Irving Herman Vezin St the Criterion Charles Wyndham Bernard Beere David Garrick The Criterion Bernard Punch Wyndham Mary Moore America

Whistler Stott Row Over Hogarth Club Slap Tale

William Stott replies from Paris to Whistler dispute over a clash at the Hogarth Club. Stott claims Whistler slapped him and he was expelled after being called a liar. Stott accuses Whistler of false accusations and says any future duel would require travel.

CaiLe PistaTcu Loxpox Independence Belge William Stott Whistler Hogarth Club Stott Paris

American artist Frank Millet departs amid lavish farewells

Lowpow January 19. Frank Millet, widely known in America, returns home soon. At the Art Club on Thursdays many artists including Alma Tadema Sir James Leighton President of the Royal Institute Alfred Parsons James R Hasek Edwin A Abbey Colin Hunter C Carr and John Sargent delivered speeches lamenting his leaving and praising the English artist. Millet splits time between America and England, retained by numerous portrait commissions this year including Lord Sadley, and is at work on next year’s Royal Academy painting, likely his most important yet, drawn from Irving's Knickerbocker History.

Dispatch Frank Millet America Artista Art Club Alma Tadema James Leighton The Royal Institute Alfred Parsons James R. Hasek Edwin A. Abbey Colin Hunter C. Carr John Sargent Miller England Lord Sadley Royal Academy Irving Knickerbocker

Puteburg Flint Glass Makers Urge Tariff Protection

Pittsburg representatives of the American Flint Glass Association and the Flint Glass Workmen’s Association told the Senate Finance sub Committee on tariffs that the Flint glass trade is inadequately protected. They cited import and domestic prices for opal shades, table tumblers, and German stained lamp chimneys, urging a duty of 70 percent ad valorem plus specific duties on glass items to slow foreign competition. They warned leading firms have gone out of business due to low foreign prices and wage differences, urging relief to sustain the industry.

WashhinGton Senate Finance Messrs D. C. Ripley George W. Blair American Flint Glass Association Smith Flint Glass Workmen's Association Pittsburg Eriden Flint Glass Company Boston Png Sandwich Glass Company Vances Ripley and Blair Mr. Smith

Philadelphians and Pittsburgers to Confer on Legislation

Harrisburg next week to discuss traction roads and street railways. Ex Recorder Lane of Philadelphia arrives to take charge, with Hon C L Magee pushing the bill. Keyser of the House Railways Committee is seen as Lane’s ally, and Magee plans to present the bill in Pittsburg and Philadelphia. The law and order bill draft by Magee and Marland faces subcommittee changes, while a temperance sale bill earns a Law and Order Society victory.

City Passenger Railways Committee Lane Fred Magee Philadelphia Lafferty Magee Pittsburg C. L. Magee Mr. Lane Law and Order Marland Lemon Law and Order Society

Prisoner Charles Fries Hangs Self in Cell at Gloucester Jail

Wooonsvuey New Jersey January 1 Charles Fries who was jailed last week for forging a note and presenting it for discount at the Swedesboro Bank killed himself by hanging from the door of his cell early this morning authorities reported.

Wooonsvuey N.J Charles Fries Gloucester County Swedesboro Bank

Two Condemned Hold Hange Sentence for District Jail

Washington reports Albert Green and William were sentenced to be hanged in the District jail on Friday April 5. The capital punishment ruling was handed down today after trial, marking a drastic end for the two men.

Washington Albert Green William

Groetzinger’s Spring Goods Attract Crowds And Comment

Edward Groetzinger of Penn avenue reports a booming spring importation of carpets. He notes thousands of dollars worth of stock trampled under foot by eager customers in a city with a new charter. A larger shipment is coming, featuring fine to cheap grades and a policy of courteous service to all customers.

Edward Groetzinger Penn Avenue Groetringer India Victoria United States

Manufacturer cured by electrical treatment in Pittsburg

A large Eastern manufacturer, B. Cam Esq, suffered months with rheumatism and sciatic pain. After little relief from a Philadelphia electrician, he received electrical treatment from Dr L Johnson of 30 Ninth St in Pittsburg and returned home entirely cured. The ad claims electricity cures chronic and delicate diseases for both sexes and invites mall orders for select goods at Jackson's corner.

B. Cam- Esq Philadelphia Pittsburg 8. L. Johnson Ninth St

Harrisburg Notes on Delaware Senator and Capitol Personalities

A Staft correspondent reports from Harrisburg on Senator Thomas W. Cooper and Delaware rivals. The piece praises Cooper’s leadership in the Republican caucus and details attitudes toward high license versus prohibition, alongside portraits of Harrisburg figures including Chairman Andrews Captain Brown Captain Dravo and Editor Thomas M. Jones. It also highlights state officials like R F P Cromelin and comments on the morals of the House of Representatives.

Harrisburg Delaware Thomas W. Cooper Noth Republican Joint Caucus Senator Delamater Meadville United States Quay Beaver Noues Eer Oan Andrews Republican Committee Captain Brown Dravo Mr. Brooks Brown Captain Dravo

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